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Njokuani blames faulty commission scale for bizarre UFC 330 double weigh-in
Chidi Njokuani has explained why he was forced to step on the scales twice at UFC 330 weigh-ins, claiming a discrepancy between backstage digital scales and the official scale caused the confusion — not a failure to make weight.
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Charles Johnson lands only second Scottish twister in UFC history at 330 — and drills it weekly
Charles Johnson submitted Eduardo Henrique with a Scottish twister in the third round at UFC 330, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish with the rare move. The flyweight revealed he lands the technique in practice at least once or twice a week and learned it from former Bellator champion Patchy Mix.
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Magny stops Brahimaj at UFC 330 to move within three of Miller's all-time wins record
Neil Magny's second-round stoppage of Ramiz Brahimaj at UFC 330 lifted him to 25 UFC wins, drawing level with Charles Oliveira for second on the all-time list and leaving him just three behind record-holder Jim Miller.
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Makhachev breaks UFC win-streak record with hard-fought decision over Garry at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev retained his UFC welterweight title against Ian Garry in Philadelphia, edging a closely contested five-round decision to set a new record for the longest win streak in UFC history. The champion credited Garry's passive, counter-based approach as the toughest tactical challenge he has faced.
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Garry vows to return after Makhachev extends UFC record to 17 straight at UFC 330
Ian Machado Garry dropped a unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 welterweight title main event in Philadelphia, but the 28-year-old Irishman insists the defeat has only strengthened his resolve to fight for the championship again.
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Dern retains UFC strawweight title at UFC 330, targets Suarez, Zhang or Godinez next
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her UFC strawweight title with a unanimous decision over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The champion has since named Tatiana Suarez, Weili Zhang, and Lupita Godinez as potential next challengers.
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Makhachev opens as heavy favourite for next welterweight title defence after UFC 330 retention
Islam Makhachev retained his welterweight title at UFC 330 and is already installed as a -250 favourite against Carlos Prates for his next defence, with unbeaten Michael Morales also in contention. UFC 333 heads to Abu Dhabi on 24 October, headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev.
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Cyborg reveals the mission driving her into a final MMA fight against Vieira
Cris Cyborg defends the PFL women's featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on 22 August in Tampa in what is reported to be her retirement bout. The Brazilian legend says proving women's MMA could be as exciting as the men's game has been her defining motivation.
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Cormier challenges free-agent Usman Nurmagomedov to prove UFC lightweights are not 'bums'
Daniel Cormier has publicly urged unbeaten Dagestani lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov to sign with the UFC after the 22-0 fighter called the promotion's top-ranked contenders 'bums' during a chance encounter in Philadelphia following UFC 330.
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Makhachev backs Prates for welterweight title shot after dismissing Rakhmonov and Morales
Fresh from his first welterweight title defence against Ian Garry at UFC 330, Islam Makhachev has singled out Carlos Prates as the most deserving next challenger, citing the Brazilian's activity over unbeaten contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales.
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Odegaard fires warning after Arsenal demolish Man City 3-0 to lift Community Shield
Martin Odegaard scored and set the tone as Arsenal swept Manchester City aside 3-0 in Cardiff to win the Community Shield, with the captain declaring his side intend to challenge for every trophy this season.
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White slams Garry's fifth-round handshakes as Makhachev defends welterweight title at UFC 330
Dana White publicly criticised Ian Machado Garry after UFC 330, saying a lack of killer instinct in the final round cost the Irishman a realistic shot at the welterweight title. Islam Makhachev secured a late takedown to win and extend his UFC record to 17 consecutive victories.
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Makhachev retains UFC title at 330 but bristles at Garry's mid-fight hugs and handshakes
Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, but was visibly irritated by Garry's repeated handshakes, hugs and words of encouragement between rounds. 'This is a fight. This is not a game,' Makhachev said post-fight.
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Alderweireld names Kompany as his pick to replace Infantino as FIFA president
Former Belgium teammate Toby Alderweireld has called for Vincent Kompany to succeed Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, arguing the Bayern Munich manager's playing and coaching pedigree makes him the ideal candidate to protect football's traditions.
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Dern dismisses need to face Zhang Weili to prove strawweight legitimacy after UFC 330 defence
Mackenzie Dern successfully defended the UFC strawweight title with a one-sided decision over Gillian Robertson at UFC 330, then declared she needs no victory over former champion Zhang Weili to validate her reign.
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Pantoja targets flyweight title revenge against Van in UFC 331 main event
Alexandre Pantoja gets his rematch against Joshua Van at UFC 331 on September 19 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, nine months after losing the flyweight belt to Van following a first-round injury.
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Njokuani blasts Pennsylvania commission over weigh-in error before UFC 330 upset win
Chidi Njokuani came in half a pound over the 171-pound limit at UFC 330 weigh-ins — then revealed a faulty backstage scale was to blame. He made weight on his second attempt and went on to defeat Joel Alvarez by unanimous decision.
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Rosas Jr. headlines first UFC main event against Barcelos at Vegas 121
Bantamweight prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will headline UFC Vegas 121 on September 21 in Las Vegas, facing veteran Raoni Barcelos in what will be the first UFC main event booking for both fighters.
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Manchester United look to monetise academy to rival Chelsea and City's transfer income
Manchester United are shifting their transfer strategy to generate greater revenue from academy players, with goalkeeper Radek Vitek already sold to Middlesbrough for up to £14m and teenager Harry Amass potentially following before the September 1 deadline.
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Liverpool in talks to sign 17-year-old Mexican wonderkid Gilberto Mora from Tijuana
Liverpool are in discussions to sign Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at this summer's World Cup, with Real Madrid, PSG, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund also pursuing the 17-year-old playmaker.
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